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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.46 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.46 and 129.51 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.46 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.46 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.46 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 85,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,018.13/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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